<div>It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daren Johnson Sr, a beloved coach, mentor, and educator who dedicated his life to shaping the lives of so many in our community.

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<div>For years, Coach Johnson was a pillar of our community, known for his unwavering passion and inspiring spirit. Beyond the scoreboard, he taught us about sportsmanship, resilience, and teamwork. He brought that same energy and commitment into the classroom working with students instilling a love of learning.

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<div>The loss of Coach Johnson leaves a void that will be felt deeply by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts are with his family, including his devoted wife, Donna, and his children, Daren Jr. and Darius, who were his pride and joy.

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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>

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<div>In this difficult time, many have asked how they can offer support and pay tribute to “Coach D”. As such, we established a GoFundMe campaign with the family’s permission to allow friends and family an opportunity to provide monetary support to assist the family with upcoming financial needs.

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<div>Your generosity will help ease the family’s financial burden and allow them to grieve and remember Coach D without added stress. Any donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference.

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<div>With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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Obbie Willis

JEFF MOORE

Mar'Ques Brown

Henry Johnson

Todd Vaughn

Joel Dutton

Cameron Penny

Kyndal Lewis

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Jaeden Stovall

Jordan Pettus

Samantha Savage

C J Jones

Terry Wilson

Paul Wantz

Jaiden Wilmes

Adam Abbas

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